How far is Florissant, MO from Odessa, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Odessa, MO is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.36 mi
03h 57m
Flight
195.78 mi
315.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.78 mi
Kilometers
315.08 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.36 mi
Kilometers
327.28 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odessa
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-19T05:23
Arrive Odessa
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Florissant
101.5 mi
01h 58m
To Odessa
101.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and Odessa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Odessa.

  1. 1

    Start on North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 6 sec · North New Florissant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    193.9 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 131 South: Odessa

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Johnson Drive

    1 km · 2 min · North Johnson Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Mason Street

    3060 ft · 1 min · East Mason Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Mason Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Odessa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
194 mi · 96%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 2%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi
North Johnson Drive
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

194 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
195.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 58m from Florissant
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florissant and Sunny near Odessa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Odessa?

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Florissant and 101.9 miles from Odessa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florissant and Sunny near Odessa.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingdom City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingdom City.

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Odessa. Straight-line distance: 195.78 mi (315.08 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Odessa

#2 Odessa

City in Missouri

Population5,295
Coordinates38.9991700, -93.9535600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Odessa (-93.95356, 38.99917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Odessa. The current time is 05:23:59.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.